Trial Secretary Services

At the July 2017 AKC Board meeting, the Board approved the
dissolution of the 26 Inch height and the addition of the 24”
Choice height to replace it. This change will be effective
for all trials on and after January 2, 2018. This is a
mandatory height division that must be offered in all levels of
the Regular Titling classes.

This new 24 Inch Choice jump height is for dogs entered in the
Regular division that measure 22 inches and under ONLY, whose
handlers choose to enter 24 Inches. Dogs that measure 22 Inches
and over that are required to jump 24 inches will stay in the
current 24 Inch height.

As is currently done with the 26 Inch class, the course times
for the 24 Inch Choice will be the same as the 20 Inch height in
all classes.

Trial software providers have been notified of the change. If
you have an independent trial software please contact Steve
Herwig at steve.herwig@akc.org for any assistance you may need
with implementing the new jump height,

Dogs may only be entered in one jump height division per day for
all classes. The following jump height divisions shall be used
in all trial Regular classes:

8 Inches: For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers.
12 Inches: For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers.
16 Inches: For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers.
20 Inches: For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers.
24 Inches: For dogs over 22 inches at the withers.Dogs may not be entered in this class if they are 22 inches
and under.24 Inch Choice: Dogs may be entered at this height at their
owner’s discretion if their measurement is 22 inches and under
at the withers.

Reminder: A club holding a licensed or member trial shall offer
a ribbon or rosette for the 24 Inch Choice height as defined in
the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials:

Chapter 1, Section 24. Ribbons and Rosettes. A
club holding a licensed or member trial shall offer a ribbon or
rosette to each dog that receives a qualifying score, and to
dogs placing first through fourth in each height division of
each class…

The jump height is to be noted as 24 Inch Choice or 24” Choice
for awards purposes.

Questions?

1.
Can I move my 24” dog to the new 24 Inch Choice height?
No, if your dog measures over 22 inches they are not able to be
entered in the 24 Inch Choice height.

2.
How will this affect the 2018 AKC National Agility Championship?
We will announce any changes regarding jump heights at the 2018
National Agility Championship by September 1, 2017.

3.
Can we remove the 26″ jump cups from our jumps? Yes, you can for
trials on or after January 2, 2018, if it is possible.